17 Feb 1928
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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Feb 17, 1928
Page
1
Fragmentary OCR notes describe Mr Pratten's visit to New Zealand, focusing on negotiations over a potential trade treaty and customs considerations. The text references Prime Minister Vera, Meester for Trade, and discussions with officials including Gaertner, outlining cautious steps toward a formal agreement.
A local Baptist church announces a tender for memorial building work. The project includes repairs to the foundation and urgent renovations pending council approval and completion by designated contractors.
Fragmentary notes describe ongoing negotiations tied to the Housing Act. References mention the Prime Minister Mir Pirie and authorities discussing pace and intermediate steps toward implementing or adjusting the act. The garbled text limits clearer details.
Parliament prepares to reconvene after Cabinet adjourned. Key issue remains the financial agreements and proposals for developments, with attention on inter-state relations and the arbitration issue. Prime Minister signals cabinet will consider appointments and commission terms amid ongoing negotiations.
The Prime Minister Bruce rejects withdrawal threats over proposed amendments to the Arbitration Act. He says the industrial peace conference invites remain to hear views, while the amendments aim to extend conciliation powers, enable voluntary arbitration, and safeguard the interests of trade unions. He warns against attacks on unions and urges calm to avoid undermining industrial peace.
The highland gathering at Canberra features the Queen Competition to raise funds for the Canberra Burns Memorial Fund with about £70 in prizes. Crowd turnout expected from Sydney and surrounding districts, with the Queen crowned at Capitol Theatre on Saturday night after voting and counting by appointed scrutineers.
In a midweek district court session presided by Acting Judge Thomson the case Hobbs v Brander saw tensions rise as a key witness resisted opening and later handed over proceedings. Evidence indicated a hall transfer of furniture and car prior to the writ of exoneration with bonds forthcoming, while questions over property ownership and security enforcement dominated the hearing and the master adjourned to the next court date.
The Queean be yan Methodist Guild held its annual meeting on Tuesday evening electing Rev Ellis Thomas as President. View Presidents Mrs M Ho Hum Mond and Mrs J O Aeris were chosen as vice presidents with F Sheppart as secretary and 2 Lees as assistant secretary. Mins Harris was named treasurer and Mics M Jordan plus others named to committees. The syllabus for the coming year was discussed and adopted. The Guild approved paying £3 rent for last year’s meeting hall. It was noted that music from Mr EK Hughes would likely be delivered at future events.
The revision of the constitution by the association for a self help group has been completed and sent to the council for consideration. A sub committee will be appointed to prepare necessary amendments and present them at the next meeting for final approval.
The fragmented OCR passage outlines a government definition of personal effects for customs purposes. It lists items worn or carried for personal use such as apparel, jewelry, cosmetics, sporting gear, and travel goods. The text notes items like watches, belts, and small personal belongings as within the scope of personal effects carried by travelers.
An event at Gorman House featured a bright scene with girls from Garnvan Fhoure performing in the evening, described as lively with decorative walls and hosts including Ming NI and Mia Spurm among others. The text lists attendees and roles such as Pool president, secretary, and various named individuals.
Plan to convert Wentworth Avenue, formerly Dreterlake Avenue, into a one way corridor to ease congestion near the Thillwiny Sii Conta State Circuit. Traffic will stay on the narrow road through Euncston while a new section from Wentworth to Che is created, affecting local movements.
Fragmented text notes football fans and rugby league groups scheduling annual meetings before March 18, with talks of forming a sub league structure in districts. Group Eight met in Queanbeyan on Sunday March 14, and the Federal Territory and District Rugby League set March 14 as its annual meeting date.
The Prime Minister stated that no federal government had approved appointing a royal commission to investigate bribery allegations involving coal miners. The government plans no royal inquiry and treats the matter as a domestic concern.
A five valve portable radio set with a tuning unit and microphone unit is seen in use aboard a motor vehicle traveling through Aloumouthshire England. The item showcases early portable wireless tech and reflects the era’s travel innovations.
Government proceeds with remodelled design for the National War Memorial on Mount Ainslie after approval by the War Memorials Board and cabinet, with architects Bodersteen and Crit, and University of Sydney officials endorsing the plan. Prime Minister denies postponement, noting funding limits remain and work will continue under the Public Works Committee.
The annual conference of the Commonwealth Engineers’ Standardisation Association met in Canberra to discuss adoption of standard specifications by government departments and industry. Engineer secretary W Hebblewhite said the association’s standards were adopted by the Australian Hallways Commission and instructed railways to implement them. He cited broad adoption by other bodies, noting over 1000 volunteers contributed to the effort. In a period of low trade, standardisation was urged to cut production costs and align with future market needs.
Workmen in the Federal Capital Territory will move from tents to 80 cubicles as the No 4 camp is demolished. The old tradesmen’s camp is cleared to house six men, with renovations including painting, sewer lines, electric lighting, and trees planted around the new Parkes Barracks. The change signals a shift to a more comfortable, permanent employee environment.
The Prime Minister Mr Bruce explained a joint scheme with Victorian and Orient line interests to attract more tourists to Australia. The scheme aims to showcase the Commonwealth as a premier resort, urging cooperation among touristic bureaux railways shipping firms and state bodies to extend traffic and improve visitor impressions.
Mr Pratten, Minister for Trade and Customs, holds the record for the longest continuous service in the role, spanning 1 year and 4 years? months in total. His tenure leads J Tide by six months and exceeds Mase Greene by nine months, with Sir Aetin Chapman and partners Kingston Lyne trailing by over a year.
A fragmented notice describes a white dinging in Cheapside London with a workmai and Dekhrowsh, pneumatic Miberd carrying Lolograms, and clopped cervice. The text is garbled and no coherent event can be determined from readable facts.
A meeting of the Federal Territory Cricket Association discussed arranging Canberra visits for the Eng fish team after the hollowburn match or during their stay. No midweek fixture with Goulburn was approved. An invitation was sent to the SWCA to send a Canberra representative team at Easter, distinct from the team Mr A Malley brings after Easter. Umpires for the final round are sought for the FC competition with White City 1 Grade and Capitol Hill C Gray disqualified for remaining matches. Capoera v South Eastine B Grade and Acton v One Tree 1 C Grade matches renamed to Wentlake and White City grounds.
The Canberra Theatre staged a varied revue night featuring The Cigerch Dramatic Boo and a fair sedience at the Cop Theatre. Performers included Rowe Owen, Mr. Forth, Alf Underhill, Mimie j, Joe Hastings, Li. Mouore, and ventriloquist Joe Hosta. Proceeds benefited the Canberra City Band and the Canberra Orchestral Society.
The report lists daily temperatures in Canberra and Queanbeyan, rainfall totals and monthly rainfall for the current year, and humidity readings over recent days. It includes dates February 7 and February 16 with high and low temperatures, rainfall figures in inches, and humidity percentages for February 15 and 16.
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